I have a firm belief that every fishboat should have at least one rod holder per foot of LOA. A mix of rocket launchers, gunwale-mounted rodholders, and vertical rod racks is the most common and best combination, but if you buy a stock boat, you’ll almost always have to mount some additional … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Footprint Boats: Can You Say “Unique”?
Every now and again a truly one-of-a-kind boat comes along, and the new Footprint certainly is unlike any other craft afloat. At first glance, you can’t be sure if it’s a pontoon boat, a houseboat, a camper, or a space-ship belonging to Zorg of the planet Omnilake-Pondia 8. Which is … Continue reading
The Most Bizarre Boating Tips Ever
Read enough boating articles, and you’ll come across a lot of wacky, weird, and surprising tips. Some may do more harm than good, some are just plain wrong, and some… well, let’s just say they’re rather bizarre. Which are the weirdest ever? These tips—all of which contain some valuable knowledge—certainly … Continue reading
Boating Safety 101: Filing a Float Plan
We boaters try to make safety a priority, but most of us fail to do one simple thing that could drastically increase our safety margin: filing a float plan. A float plan is simply a statement of where you plan to go, who’s onboard, and about how long you intend … Continue reading
Seamanship: Stay Alert!
When a neighbor’s husky jumped the fence and ate my pet eastern gobbler Lenny, I was heartbroken. He was the coolest bird to ever strut around a back yard, and that darn dog made a snack out of him… bummer! Little did I think at the time that this sad … Continue reading
